No. 445 Squadron RCAF
| 445 All-weather Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1953-1962 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Role | Fighter operations |
| Home base |
RCAF North Bay (1953) RCAF Uplands (1953-1956) RCAF Station Marville (1956-1962) |
| Nickname(s) | Wolverine |
| Motto | Strike as Lightning |
| Disbanded | 1962 |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | CF-100 Canuck |
No. 445 Squadron RCAF was a short-lived post World War II squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The unit was formed in 1953 at CFB North Bay and equipped with CF-100 Canuck. It relocated to CFB Uplands shortly afterwards.[1]
In 1956 No 445 relocated to RCAF Station Marville in France becoming an All-weather Fighter squadron. The squadron was disbanded in 1962 when the CF-100 were retired by the RCAF.[2]
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